Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about how to create data-backed social impact in companies. In so many workplaces, the phrase "we are family" is thrown ...

Can thinking that you can get up the hill actually get you up the hill? It just might, according to a new study. People did better on a task relying on their working memory when they underwent ...

“What you see reflects your thinking, and your thinking but reflects the choice of what you want to see.” –A Course In Miracles We live in a world that operates much like an echo chamber. What goes ...

As a leader, simply holding positive expectations about team members' performance can actually lead to better team performance. Research has clearly shown the power of holding positive expectations of ...

Today is National Optimist Day. During these turbulent times, it might seem naive to be intentionally cheerful. But practicing optimism, even in uncertain times, may have its benefits. According to a ...

Therapy is informed not just by the practitioner's expertise but also by the patient's expectations about that expertise and how likely they are to benefit from it. Research suggests that therapists ...